Recent News

We need your help! WRWA is required to identify all water services lines that serve our customers, to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions established in 2021 by the EPA (Environmental...

Dan Westegard, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, and Greg Bremer, Water Treatment Plant Operator, were recently awarded the Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the American Home Finding...

The 23^rd annual Great American Water Taste Test (GAWTT) was held in Washington, D.C. on March 30, 2022. Throughout the year, utilities from across the country vie for a spot to represent their...

Wapello Rural Water Association took home the Best Tasting Water in Iowa award at the 2021 Iowa Rural Water Association’s 30^th Annual Conference held in Okoboji Aug. 31^st and Sept. 1^st.

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With the completion of the South Supply Project, WRWA will finalize all of the water source transitions in May. WRWA will be switching the current water source from Ottumwa Water Works to our...

We are excited to announce that our new website has launched and includes all the information our community needs related to their water service. Check back often, as we will be adding information...

On June 20, 2019 WRWA CEO Krista Huffman was present when Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring August 18 – August 24 as Water & Wastewater Treatment Workers of Iowa Week.

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On Tuesday June 4th the staff of Wapello Rural Water went back to school.  On that day they made the short trip down Mary Street to Liberty Elementary School in Ottumwa, Ia.  There water bottles...

The Iowa Rural Water Association is pleased to announce that Carolyn Walker of Wapello Rural Water Association has been named the 2019 System Board Member of the Year.  Mrs. Walker was presented...

The Iowa Rural Water Association names Duane Bass 2018 System Board Member of the Year. The award was presented at the 44th Annual Iowa Rural Water Association held in Des Moines, IA February...